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£28,000

1963 Triumph GTR4 Dové

United Kingdom • 7 Mar 2015 • Lot 239

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This is a rare 1960s Triumph TR4 Dové, one of fewer than 20 believed to have survived. It features a fastback conversion by Thomas Harrington Coachbuilders, a 15-gallon fuel tank, and a practical rear hatch, making it a stylish and usable classic.

Condition

7

The car was restored from a wreck in 1998, exported to Switzerland, used for road rallies, and then stored in Holland for five years. It was re-commissioned in the UK with several upgrades, including an overhauled cylinder head, rebuilt gearbox and overdrive, new clutch, stainless steel exhaust, rebuilt radiator, and more. The instruments were overhauled, the interior received new carpets and restored seats, and the hardtop rubbers and headlining were replaced successfully. The car starts easily, displays excellent oil pressure, and everything works as it should.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

CT21794

Odometer:

498 miles

Reg Number:

YJA 407

RHD/LHD:

RHD

We are proud to offer a rather unusual but very useful version of the Triumph TR4.

The GTR4 Dové was a fastback conversion manufactured by Thomas Harrington Coachbuilders of Hove in Sussex who converted TR4s for the Wimbledon based agent, L F Dove Ltd.

The conversion featured a fastback roof, a 15 gallon fuel tank, fold down 2+2 rear seating and a rear hatch making the Dové a practical long distance tourer.

It is not exactly known how many were built; speculation varies between 40 and 55 but less than 20 are believed to have survived.

This Wedgewood blue example was restored from a wreck by Andy Smith in 1998 and was the lead feature in the August 2001 issue of Practical Classics.

It was subsequently sold and exported to Switzerland where it was used for road rallies and eventually ending up in Holland where it stood for five years.

It was purchased by the current owner in October 2012 requiring some re-commissioning.

Once back in the UK, these works were undertaken and included...